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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.52, 1,536.51 and 693.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.52, 1,536.51 and 693.89 is: 957.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.52 : 1,536.51 = 693.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.52/1,536.51 = 693.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.52x = 1,536.51 × 693.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.52x = 1,066,168.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,168.92/1,113.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.48

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